20 Most Recent Hotpoint RVM1425 Microwave Oven - Page 8 Questions & Answers

With the greatest respect, the UK have not used DC mains supply since the 1950's. There is no possitive and negative anymore. We use alternating current.
The cable fixing that model of cooker must be red/black and earth.
I advise you get an electrician to connect it for you.

The oven probably has a bad interlock monitor switch, one of several switches in a microwave that are operated by the door latches. The switch is wired so the fuse will blow if you try to run the oven with the door open, and it isn't operating properly when you close the door. As soon as the oven kicks on the power to the magnetron tube, the microwave source, the fuse blows. The switch may have been damaged if the door was slammed, or it's just a mechanical failure. It's not an expensive part, but any microwave repair involving the door should be done by a professional because of safety concerns, so you will have some labor cost to add in. It shouldn't cost as much as a new oven to make this repair, though, so it's probably worth fixing.

Hi mstweet22.

Could you supply a make, model, and serial number taken right off of the unit (not the book). A kickplate is the bottom grill on a refrigerator, but you state it's a microwave. Do you mean the vent grill across the top of a microwave?
If you would supply that info, I can get a picture up and help you.

Let me know.

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On many newer microwaves, the fuse can blow and the display will still work. I just
repaired an Emerson which exhibited the same symptom. The fuse is inside the
microwave and looks like an old style automotive fuse. Easy to get at any appliance
parts store for a couple of dollars. You have to remove the outer cover to access
the fuse. Make sure it is unplugged and be aware the capacitors can still be charged
and have quite a kick. The fuse will have the rating stamped on the ends and must
be of the exact same amperage (A) and equal or higher voltage (V). Hope this helps.

Sounds like loose/burned wiring at the plug or spur unit .Check mains feed

Does the microwave come up with an error code such as F3 for example? you stated it runs 2 seconds and shuts down it could be an indicator of a bad magnetron or a bad keypad controller problem, either way you would be further ahead replacing it in favor of a new one

Depends on what you are screwing it to ,use metal screws as in sheet metal and get as beefy as you can that fit through hole . I would predrill any holesslightly smaller than the screw to make it easy n ya .Just know where the tip of the scew is going ,not through an electric line or clear through the other side

AS the fan usually is wired in paralell with the element. I supect the element has failed.

Think you hold button for around 10secs should do the job...........

I am not aware that there are any filters in microwave ovens. Please clarify, thank you.

THat usually points to no outflow of water. Possibly a blockage or a failed pump.

Hi,

Here is a tip that will help you to figure out what is wrong with your Microwave Oven....

Basic Microwave Oven Troubleshooting Tips

heatman101

Switch off the power and place all the contents in a thick bage inside a large cardboard box, to keep it cold. Place a tray to catch the thawed ice in the apropriate place and wait.
When defrosted, wipe the surfaces down with an antibacterial liquid/spray of food grade quality and switch the power back on. Replace the frozen food, after checking the date codes, in the freezer

Call a qualified electrician.

is there a loose connection from the motor plug to the control board up on top of the unit
when you start a cycle does it make any clicking noises? if so then it it probably a loose connector